Saturday, August 11, 2012

2012, the year of the Dragon, commenced after much relaxation and rejuvenation over the Summer period. I found the holiday season to be the perfect opportunity to slip away into the studio to create a new body of paintings. There’s such a relaxed air across the land at this time of year… which has enabled me to really enjoy the beauty, silence and depth of the creative process.The culmination - an exhibition of paintings at Manyung Gallery in Mt Eliza during the month of Februrary. The theme of the Manyung exhibition this year contains an Asian influence.

“Nerina Lascelles produces images of sublime beauty and delicacy. With strong oriental influences, her canvases are imbued with the serenity of eastern philosophy.” - Manyung Gallery

Although this body of work continues an influence from Japanese art and zen poetry, the paintings in this exhibition have also been inspired by the beauty, magic and wisdom that my darling 100 year old grandmother Amy has imparted over the years. These paintings also act as a celebration of our deep connection.

Live in simple faithJust as this trusting cherryflowers, fades and fallsBASHOMixed Media on Canvas, 122cm x 122cm, 2012

About Me

Nerina Lascelles is an accomplished Melbourne Artist who has been exhibiting in Australia and Internationally for over 20 years.
Her work has been inspired by over 15 years of travel to different countries in Asia and her paintings on canvas have a generally ‘Eastern’ influence and include a collage of Japanese Kimono's, Chinese Silk, Washi Paper, Joss, and Encaustic Wax.
Nerina is also an Art Therapist and conducts sessions with a variety of minority groups.